The nursing staff of Huntington Hospital’s Endoscopy Suite embraces the spiritual as well as the physical needs of each patient. All steps in the admission, procedural, recovery and discharge process are integrated to offer an efficient, safe and comfortable experience. The nursing staff proudly offers a calm, quiet and organized Endoscopy Suite, complete with soothing music, warm blankets, and relaxation TV. Well trained in recognizing and meeting the special needs of their many elderly patients, endoscopy nurses embrace the opportunity to learn from their wisdom.

In addition to endoscopy, available procedures include balloon dilatation, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and endoscopic ultrasound, which is the latest in endoscopic technology.

Nurses working in this specialty area must meet basic cardiac requirements as well as specific sedation and analgesia requirements. Endoscopy nurses are responsible for patient education, patient pre-procedure assessment, starting IV’s, patient monitoring, assisting physicians, and caring for patients in the recovery area. As part of a wellness promotion, the nursing staff also discusses with patients and their families such issues as nutrition, stress management, healthful life style choices, and exercise. In addition,
nurses are responsible for the follow-up phone calls to make sure that patients are recuperating comfortably at home.

For more information contact
Nurse Manager Barbara Fratello, BSN, RNC,
Assistant Nurse Manager Endoscopy Unit: 631-351-2618

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